Photo Galleries
Teacher Job Fair 2026
Our annual Teacher Job Fair was March 14, where students and alumni had the chance to connect with local schools and district representatives.
“The district employers were eager to interact with our teacher candidates,” said Prof. Nancy Tseng. “I heard many positive comments from our district partners about how impressed they were with our candidates and their professionalism.”
M.A. Symposium 2026
On March 7, 2026, School of Education M.A. students presented their teacher inquiry projects to their faculty advisors, and then participated in an academic poster session open to the general public. These projects examined how their teaching practices can improve student learning and were conducted during students’ first year as credentialed teachers.
Emerging Scholars Panel Highlights Role of Teachers in Educational Justice
At the School of Education’s Emerging Scholars Panel “Pushing Boundaries around the Intersectionality of Disability, Race, and Language,” three invited speakers highlighted the important role that teachers play in equitable education. Whether they’re honoring a student’s unique identity in the classroom or shining a light on racialized surveillance practices at school, teachers can bring about just and inclusive outcomes for all learners.
Teacher Education Kickoff 2025 Photo Gallery
School of Education Welcomes 2025-26 Credential Cohort
The School of Education welcomed the 2025-26 credential cohort to UC Davis on August 1. More than 100 students, faculty, and staff gathered in the Alumni Center to discuss the upcoming school year, from monitoring degree requirements to navigating unplanned challenges.
Congratulations Class of 2025!
View the photo gallery of this year’s graduation celebration at the Mondavi Center
On Wednesday, June 11, the School of Education celebrated the accomplishments of our newest teaching credential, M.A., Ph.D., and Ed.D. alumni at the Mondavi Center for the Arts. Graduates gathered with family, friends, faculty, and staff to recognize their hard work and step into the next stage of their careers.
School of Education Graduation Caps
Inspiring, creative and heartfelt student artwork from 2017–2025
UC Davis Addresses Equity at 2025 AERA Annual Meeting
Over 50 UC Davis School of Education faculty, students, and alumni attended this year’s American Educational Research Association annual meeting, addressing topics that included Hispanic-Serving Research Institutions, foster youth, and the use of artificial intelligence in English language learning.
Picnic Day 2025
The School of Education celebrated Picnic Day on April 11, 2025 with two booths hosted by Profs. Darnel Degand and Lee Martin.
CANDEL Alumni Networking Event 2025
CANDEL alumni, faculty, and students gathered on March 7th at the UC Davis Student Community Center for our annual alumni networking event, which included presentations by Dean Tom Smith, Profs. Cassandra Hart and Kevin Gee, and CANDEL alumni Peter Lé and John Pellman.
Teacher Job Fair 2025
On March 14, 2025, the School of Education held our annual Teacher Job Fair for UC Davis teaching credential candidates and credential alumni as part of our Job Search Assistance for Teachers program. Representatives from 23 districts attended, including from districts throughout the greater Sacramento region and as far south as San Francisco.
M.A. Symposium 2025
View a photo gallery of our M.A. students presenting their teacher inquiry projects
On March 8, 2025, our M.A. students presented their teacher inquiry projects at the UC Davis Student Community Center for faculty, staff, students, alumni and other community supporters.
School of Education Welcomes the Annual WESTOP Student Leadership Conference
TRIO Participants from Across Northern California Gathered for a Day of Leadership Workshops and Community Building
The School of Education hosted the Western Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel (WESTOP) Northern California chapter’s annual Student Leadership Conference on the UC Davis campus.
Expanding Equity In Educational Research
Marcela Cuellar, Jacob Hibel, and Isabella Cantu: Hispanic-Serving Institutions
On Thursday, November 14, 2024, Profs. Marcela Cuellar and Jacob Hibel and Ph.D. student Isabella Cantu presented at the School of Education Expanding Equity in Educational Research speaker series. The event opened with welcome remarks from Profs. Danny C.
Teaching Credential 2024 Kick Off
On Friday, August 2, 2024, we welcomed our incoming teaching credential students at the UC Davis Buehler Alumni and Visitors Center. During the event, students met their fellow credential candidates, did community building exercises led by the agriculture teaching credential student cohort, talked through the program expectations and resources, had opportunities to chat with faculty and staff, and got time to meet with their cohort to prepare for the upcoming year.
Congratulations Class of 2024!
View the photo gallery of this year’s graduation celebration at the Mondavi Center
Celebration of Interim Dean Cynthia Carter Ching and CANDEL Chair Elizabeth Montaño
View photos from the faculty and staff brunch
On June 3, 2024, we celebrated the service of Interim Dean Cynthia Carter Ching and CANDEL Chair Elizabeth Montaño, who were concluding their terms, and retiring Supervisor of Teacher Education Sylvia Aquino.
Emerging Scholars Panel Photo Gallery
See photos from this special Expanding Equity in Educational Research event
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, the UC
Davis School of Education and the Graduate Group in Education
presented a special panel showcasing critical, diverse
disciplinary perspectives in education from three exceptional
pre-tenure scholars. Emerging Scholars: Expanding Equity in
Educational Research took place at the UC Davis International
Center, and featured scholars Aris Moreno Clemons, Harper
B. Keenan, and Kristyn Lue.
Igniting and Enhancing Class Discussions Symposium Photo Gallery
View photos from this April 2024 event
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, the School of Education’s Teachers as Learners program hosted a dynamic and enriching one-day event at the UC Davis International Center. The event featured workshops led by seasoned experts, including regional educators and UC Davis faculty, designed to enhance secondary educators’ ability to foster engaging, equitable, and thought-provoking conversations among their students and to empower participants with tools and strategies to elevate class discussions, such as practical and conceptual insights, real-world examples, and interactive activities.
